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Production Supervisor Corrugated

WestRock Company | North Chicago, IL, United States

Posted Date 9/11/2024
Description

General Information

Job ID

ATR38885

Posting Job Title

Production Supervisor Corrugated

Locations

IL North Chicago, WI Pleasant Prairie

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

02-Oct-2024

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Production Supervisor

**We are building a new state-of-the-art facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Training for this position will take place at our North Chicago location temporarily and transfers to Pleasant Prairie will take place once operations begin.**

The opportunity:

As the Production Supervisor, you are responsible for managing plant employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules. You will be coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.

How you will impact WestRock:

  • Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety-conscious
  • Manage manufacturing employees to include performance reviews and disciplinary actions
  • Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost
  • Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedule
  • Work with other team members to control and improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, downtime and repair expenses
  • Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment

What you need to succeed:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with 3 to 4 years of related experience
  • Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Proven track record of effective problem-solving
  • Ability to embrace continuous improvement
  • Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions
  • Ability to coach and train employees
  • Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues
  • Ability to make independent, effective decisions
  • Possess ability to be a self-directed team player
  • Flexibility to work multiple shifts

What we offer:

  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
  • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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